In our Lisbon to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 554 minutes, completing the 3705km route in 41h 9min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 41h 9min (554 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 50min
- Energy: ~652 kWh
- Distance: 3705km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
41h 9min |
50h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 50min |
10h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~667 kWh |
~679 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (63 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY KFC (13 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Repsol Avenida de Lasalle (31 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (25 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Repsol Tankstelle (44 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Place de la République (54 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (43 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Agip Via al Piemonte (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Parcheggio SP 12 (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Brescia Est (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Hotel da Gigi (41 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 13:
Petrol (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
Autobusni kolodvor (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 15:
Stop Shop (175 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (29 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 554-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3705km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 50min vs 10h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~652 kWh vs ~819 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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